RHEEM MANUFACTURING WATER HEATER DIV Stormwater Outfall, Montgomery, Alabama

RHEEM MANUFACTURING WATER HEATER DIV is a stormwater outfall located at 2600 Gunter Park Dr. E. in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. This facility is associated with industrial activities, as indicated by its NAICS codes covering heating equipment manufacturing, major appliance manufacturing, and miscellaneous manufacturing. The outfall is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. As an industrial stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. The stormwater management practices at this site are designed to control runoff from industrial areas, reducing the discharge of pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals into receiving waters. The facility's location in Montgomery places it within the Alabama Department of Environmental Management's jurisdiction. The environmental significance of this outfall relates to its potential impact on local water bodies, including the Alabama River watershed. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility's compliance with permit conditions helps mitigate risks from industrial runoff, supporting broader community and environmental health goals.

The facility is located in Montgomery, Alabama, within the Alabama River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges can introduce pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The region's climate, with significant rainfall, increases the potential for runoff. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits aims to control these discharges to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.